Back myofascial pain syndrome. Myositis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group 1: The ASR gel was applied to the affected area, followed by 10 minutes of ultrasound therapy using a 1 MHz ultrasound device set to 1 W/cm² in continuous mod
Sponsors
Muhammad Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences, Multan, Pakistan.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Chronic or subacute myofascial back pain persisting for at least 4 weeks Pain score =4 on Numerical Pain rating scale (NPRS) Willingness to undergo ultrasound therapy and use the prescribed gel.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Dermatological issues or open wounds on the back Known allergies to any components of the gels Use of systemic corticosteroids or analgesicS Severe musculoskeletal conditions or neurological disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: NPRS.;Lumber ROM. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Goniometry.;Muscle tenderness. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Pressure pain threshold scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Serological findings. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: ESR, CRP,IL-6.;Quality of life. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: SF-36 scale.;Functional Status. Timepoint: 4 weeks. Method of measurement: McGill Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMaliha Khalid Khan
Muhammad Institute of Medical and Allied Sciences, Multan, Pakistan.
Outcome results
None listed